§ 21-603. Starting vehicle
(a) In general. — A person may not start a vehicle that is stopped, standing, or parked until the movement can be made with reasonable safety.
(b) Signals required. — A person may not start a vehicle that is stopped, standing, or parked until, if any other vehicle might be affected by the movement, he gives an adequate signal to approaching traffic.
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Similar Law in Other Jurisdictions
- District of Columbia: § 18–2206: Starting, Stopping, and Backing
- Illinois: 625 ILCS 5/11-803: Starting parked vehicle